University Hall

University Hall is a four-story red brick building at Brown University featuring a central cupola and symmetrical window arrangement across its facade. The structure demonstrates late Georgian design with a rectangular footprint and hipped roof typical of institutional architecture from that period.

The building was constructed in 1770 and stands among the seven college structures erected before the American Revolution. During the independence war, it served as quarters for French and American forces under General Washington's command.

The building represents late Georgian academic architecture with its rectangular form, hipped roof, and ornamental balustrade reflecting educational design principles of colonial America.

The building houses administrative offices distributed across different floors, including the President's office and the Registrar's office. Its central campus location allows easy viewing and orientation from the surrounding grounds.

The building functioned as headquarters during preparations for the Siege of Yorktown, one of the war's most decisive moments. Its role in this military campaign makes it a significant site in American Revolutionary history.

Location: Providence

GPS coordinates: 41.82611,-71.40389

Latest update: December 8, 2025 20:03